About the position
Apple seeks an extraordinary Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive validation efforts for highly complex and massive security initiatives. Our work results in major improvements to the security of Apple users without compromising the user experience that over a billion users rely on every day. The SDET is a technical software engineer experienced in writing software to push and defend our high standard of quality, security and privacy. You will work side-by-side with Platform Security software developers during all project phases, collaborating on feature definition, quality plan, test development and execution. You will gain experience testing software across a wide range of Apple's software stack. The work will involve designing and implementing test plans for Security features and requires strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain automation test framework and tests for new features that span across multiple platforms
- Streamline automated test reporting leveraging various communication mediums
- Perform root cause analysis on bugs found via automation
- Investigate issues blocking automated runs and resolve in timely manner
- Ensure scalability and efficiency of the test infrastructure
- Collaborate cross functionally with various teams to achieve strategic quality goals
- Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced and informal environment. Ability to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently
Requirements
- Proficiency in Swift or Objective-C
- Proficiency in XCTest, XCUITest and Xcode
- Familiar with databases, SQL, and scripting languages
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive an automated testing project
- Strong understanding of Quality Engineering methodologies and practices
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Proficient in refactoring, test automation, testable and modular code, and build infrastructure
